1 Timothy 5:17-19
Summary for 1Tim 5:17-25: 5:17-25 a Elders: As in Judaism, community leaders (see also 3:1-7 b; Titus 1:5-9 c) were usually older men who were leaders in the wider community. The letters to Timothy and Titus recognize an office of elders, as here (see also 1 Tim 4:14 d; Titus 1:5 e), but the word is also used generally for older men in the community (as in 1 Tim 5:1 f).Summary for 1Tim 5:17-18: 5:17-18 g should be respected and paid well (literally should be worthy of double honor): Cp. Gal 6:6 h. There is no evidence of a paid clergy at this time; the word used here is never used for a continuous salary, though it does imply something beyond a show of respect. The quotations from Scripture (Deut 25:4 i; Luke 10:7 j) suggest gifts of money.
Summary for 1Tim 5:19-21: 5:19-21 k The climate created by the false teachers may have led to spurious charges against the leaders of the community. This passage follows the outline of Deut 19:15-21 l.
• two or three witnesses: See Deut 17:6 m; 19:15 n; Matt 18:16 o; 2 Cor 13:1 p; Heb 10:28 q.
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